Wider stereo image?

Hey, make sure your EAX or whatever is turned off (unchecked), and [not to be a dick] but seriously look into getting another card at some point. There are many and more capable cards designed for DAW use than what you are currently using. If you simply can't afford another card right now, then at least try the asio4all drivers. They should help to squeeze a little more usability (pro-audio wise) out of your 'Game' oriented card. Here's a couple links to decent, affordable cards:

Yes, possibly you have some surround setting engaged. -Data

Export a test file to .wav, open it up in a stereo audio editor (Audacity is FREE) and LOOK to see if the waveform is going all the way over to one side.... (LOOKING is more reliable than LISTENING, especially if a gamer soundcard is getting in the way.)

forgive the stupid question: but are your cables okay/plugged in correctly?

Problem solved, surround sound was enabled, one click and fixed. Thanks to all who helped